Trade Republic

Fully Qualified Lawyer (Litigation)

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Description

Trade Republic is looking for a fully qualified lawyer (Volljurist), law graduate (Diplomjurist) or business lawyer (Wirtschaftsjurist) to join its Legal team in Berlin. The role centres on independent handling of litigation cases with a strong focus on international disputes, including out-of-court correspondence with opposing lawyers and drafting inputs for court statements handled by external counsel. You will develop litigation strategies, collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to build strong defences, and act as the interface between the in-house legal team and external law firms across jurisdictions. Relocation support is available if required.

Requirements

  • Completed training as a German fully qualified lawyer (1st and 2nd state exam), Diplomjurist (1st state exam) or Wirtschaftsjurist (LL.B. or LL.M.)
  • At least 4+ years of professional experience in independent claims handling / handling court cases
  • 2+ years of experience in international litigation cases
  • Experience working with and efficiently guiding a variety of external lawyers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English

Languages

German
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2
English
C2 · Fluent
A1A2B1B2C1C2

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
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Quality of Life
8.0
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English Friendly
9.0
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Tech Scene
9.0
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International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
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Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's largest savings platform and neobroker, serving 10+ million customers across 18 countries with over €150 billion in assets. Offers commission-free trading (€1 flat fee) in stocks, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, plus banking services including savings accounts with interest, a Visa debit card, and private markets access through Apollo and EQT. Holds a full ECB banking license since December 2023. Valued at €12.5 billion as of December 2025 — Germany's most valuable startup.

Relocation support provided
€per year
€20k€250k

Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.